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Sickle Cell Treatment: What Does It Mean for Patients?
Something exciting happened in December 2023, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a gene therapy for the treatment of sickle cell disease in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older who require regular red blood cell transfusions. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of a handful of facilities in the United States that is certified to have the advanced facilities and specially trained staff which are needed for the administration of the therapy.
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Homecare Update
In February 2024, Nationwide Children's Homecare began caring for pediatric patients in the Toledo area. Since then, Homecare's monthly visit average in the Toledo area has gone from approximately 150 visits each month to an average of 700 visits per month
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Respiratory Therapy Careers
Nationwide Children’s is hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists for positions in various areas of pediatric care. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Interviews are being offered to current students with pending graduation dates.
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School Health Professional Development
We provide professional development, training and consultation services to healthcare partners, school districts and local and state governments to develop integrated models of school health.
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New Obesity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
For the first time in fifteen years, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new treatment guidelines for children and adolescents with obesity.
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic
The focus of Osteopathic Medicine is the understanding that all the body’s systems are interconnected and how each system affects the others. Special focus is placed on the musculoskeletal system, which not only makes up two-thirds of the body’s mass, but also reflects and influences
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Your Child's Pollen Allergy
Pollens are fine, powdery grains released from plants to help fertilize other plants. Each type of plant makes its own pollen.
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Mobile Care Center
The Nationwide Children’s Mobile Care Center and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile© bring health care to your neighborhood. We have medical equipment and health care providers on board, making it easier for your child to receive care close to school or home.
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Thrush and Yeast Infections
Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called candida. Thrush can affect a child's mouth or diaper area. Oral thrush begins as flat white spots and come together to form patches. These spots are often mistaken for "milk patches." Candida in the diaper area can cause a red rash with tiny blisters.
Back to School
Going back to school is full of excitement and change. Whether you are sending your child to school for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, Nationwide Children's is always just a click or call away.